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Now, here’s the next installment.
Jiro Tanaka, 28 years old, single
Girlfriend: Suella Hendellberg
Memoria Tris
Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Full-time Employee) + Recruiter
Magic Aptitude: 8 (General Class)
Role: Warrior
“So? Are you coming with us?”
“Yeah! That’s right!”
“You’ll get paid extra for working on a holiday, but the dungeon is significantly more difficult than any we’ve faced before.”
“Oh wow, as a gamer, my skills are tingling!”
“If someone gets hurt, I think a healer will be necessary.”
“…”
The ones announcing their participation are Kaido, Minami, Katsu, and the usual party members.
This is how it turned out because I declared my intention to join the recapture team, not the escape team, and got them to agree.
With things this way, a physical discussion will be necessary to get these stubborn individuals to back down.
“Rejected.”
“Ehhhhh…”
“I’d *like* to say that… but Suella, don’t you think these guys can at least be of some use in a fight?”
“That’s what we need to consider. Right now, the only ones who can be of any real use are myself, Keiri, and Memoria. So, having Mr. Kaido and the others join is honestly a great help.”
“It’s like throwing bait right in front of them. It pains me to say it, but I want to avoid risks. What about the other employees? That demon over there looked strong, though.”
I thought it was rude to point, even if they were a demon, so I’m currently just serving drinks, but across the counter, a well-built, dapper demon who could be called a master was shaking a shaker.
“There are humans who can fight and humans who can’t.”
“Are most of the employees here non-combatants? Though some of them look strong.”
“Apparently, they faint when they see blood.”
“You mean a demon, right?”
“Demons are all different, you know.”
It seems there are very few who can genuinely be considered a fighting force.
It’s one thing to hole up, but it’s another matter when you’re talking about offensive personnel.
Initially, the plan was for us to escape, and Suella and the other two would gather strength from various places to clear the dungeon, but if we can increase our fighting force, the situation changes.
“The only silver lining is that even if we are trapped, the attack on this place has been prevented, giving us some time.”
“We should be grateful for Supervisor Evia’s arrangements.”
“Yes, so we cannot afford to waste this opportunity.”
“If we waste it, it’ll probably affect our bonus evaluations.”
“It will. It would be good if it’s only half the amount.”
“That doesn’t sound like a joke, so I’ll have to buckle down.”
And the reason we, who should have been the first to be attacked, can calmly hold a strategy meeting like this is apparently thanks to the supervisor.
According to Suella’s investigation, the dungeon has been occupied, but the dungeon’s functions themselves haven’t fallen into the enemy’s hands yet.
It seems the supervisor activated the emergency shutdown system for the dungeon.
It’s a safety measure like a breaker switch, designed to prevent the dungeon from being taken over in an emergency, but to restore it, either the Dungeon Master’s overall command is needed, or it must be restored sequentially according to procedure. It’s apparently one of the trump cards when cornered.
This confirmed why the lifelines were suddenly cut off, and it reconfirmed the dire situation the supervisor was in.
“We don’t have time to argue, nor the mental余裕. We should probably count them as a fighting force.”
“I agree… In that case, let’s divide into two teams.”
“The risk will decrease, but so will our fighting force?”
“It’s fine if we can manage the risk. Keiri, what’s the status of the system restoration?”
“Honestly, Suella, I’m not the one who specializes in this!”
“Please save your complaints for Evia-sama. A report while you work is fine.”
“The Gate is almost ready. We’ll need to leave someone here to activate it, but we can assign some random demon to do that.”
I think I just heard something with a significant flourish. Using a demon as a sacrifice is novel.
Keiri-san, who is performing a simplified restoration process, bypassing Suella’s authority, is fiddling with the employee gate.
The entrance gate would mean the enemy is swarming in if we open it from the front.
Memoria is currently sealing off the gates, which are not even suitable for defense.
This will secure the safety of the remaining personnel and the base.
And within this employee-only area, we can remain inconspicuous, and it hasn’t been compromised by enemy intelligence since it’s a newly built gate, making it perfect for a surprise attack.
“First, we need to secure our equipment.”
“Yeah, going in unarmed is definitely something to avoid.”
While we’re not incapable of fighting, our effectiveness is bound to decrease since it’s not our specialty.
That’s true for Suella as well.
“Our gear is stored in the Party Room.”
“Right. My gear is in the employee locker room, so considering the distance, it seems better for us to prioritize you, Jiro-san. Let’s retrieve them in order.”
“That sounds good. After we retrieve our equipment, will we then focus on strengthening our forces?”
“Yes. And if we’re going to divide our forces, this is the time. Keiri, I want you to lead Mr. Kaido and the others and liberate the various departments. Once that’s done, we’ll have our forces in place. At this point, we should be able to turn the tide.”
Suella explains the plan she has already constructed in her mind without hesitation.
It’s impossible to gauge how much information is stored in her head.
“A diversion?”
“Yes. If the enemy has their target, they’ll have to divert their forces there, which will inevitably create an opening. During that time, we will challenge the Dungeon and head to liberate the supervisor.”
“…”
The plan she proposed was a two-pronged attack, coupled with a lightning strike operation.
Certainly, if Evia the Supervisor could be freed, it would be more than enough to turn the situation around. It might even be possible to achieve checkmate from outside the board.
“Is that the only way?”
As far as I could think, there was no other option that wouldn’t put me on the defensive.
“Then, when Memoria returns…”
“There’s no need. I’ve just returned. The work is finished. Oh, and I also picked something up, so please check it.”
Memoria returned at the perfect Timing, having just completed the sealing procedure. It was as if she had planned her entrance, but it was infinitely better than arriving at a bad time. However, the end of her statement contained a disquieting phrase.
“Picked something up?”
“No, I picked someone up. They were hiding behind the facility.”
Ah, so it wasn’t “something” but “someone.” The pronunciation was subtly different, but I almost let it slide due to the inflection. If they were hiding, did she perhaps capture an intruder? If so, the situation might be about to get worse. While there might be information to gain from a scout, the existence of a scout implies a route of entry into this facility. That, in turn, could force us to fundamentally re-evaluate our defensive measures.
“So? Where is this ‘someone’ you picked up?”
I met Suella’s gaze and quickly nodded, asking for their location so we could deal with it urgently. Whether it was an object or a person, Memoria was currently empty-handed. That would mean she had left it somewhere. I needed to confirm its whereabouts.
“They’re over there, having a staring contest with Kitamiya.”
“…Jesus! It’s that kind of situation.”
When I’m actually conversing with Memoria, the feeling of tension doesn’t last. It feels like something that should have a certain level of firmness has suddenly gone slack. It’s not a disastrous situation, but it seems like some troublesome business has landed on our doorstep. While it’s less troublesome than spies or scouts, it’s certainly not something to welcome. I don’t want to get involved, but I can’t just leave it, so I reluctantly look in the direction Memoria indicated.
“Ah, I wish I hadn’t seen that.”
“…What should we do?”
“What indeed?”
I regretted what I saw. Suella, for her part, seemed unsure of what kind of expression to put on her face. In the end, she settled for a troubled look, resting her hand on her cheek in thought. As the person in charge of the scene, this was a moment where I should be angry. After all, in this emergency situation, they’ve started having a lovers’ quarrel.
“…Haa, I don’t want to get involved, but I have no choice. I’ll go.”
“I’ll go too.”
“Please do.”
Despite saying it again, perhaps as a sign of my desire to escape reality, the breath I exhaled naturally deepened. Honestly, if it weren’t an emergency, this was the kind of talk I’d ignore, turn a deaf ear to, forget their entire existence over a beer. There was a man trying to reconcile, Himusumi, and Kitamiya, who was like a cat, warning that she had no intention of reconciling after it was already over. And then there was a woman, I think her name was Nanase, who was trying to mediate between the two of them, but she wasn’t leaving Himusumi’s side.
“She probably doesn’t realize it.”
Even as a man, I could sympathize with Kitamiya. I almost respected the two of them for engaging in actions that so relentlessly eroded her position as a woman.
“Karen-chan, please, just listen to me.”
“I told you, that was a misunderstanding!”
“A misunderstanding, so I was shown a kiss with another woman who isn’t me? Or are you saying I misunderstood? That you and I were just friends, not lovers?”
Kitamiya’s attitude seemed strong at first glance, but I could see the skin on her upper arms being gripped tightly by her clasped hands. Although she appeared emotional, she had a personality that could endure. She knew the difference between what could and could not be said, and despite her combative nature, she tended to bottle things up. Well, being able to endure didn’t necessarily mean she was patient. Perhaps because the lid on her patience was loose, such statements tended to stand out.
“Excuse me for a moment?”
“What is it?”
“Didn’t I just say it? I’m literally here to interrupt. Also, the one with the business is Kitamiya, not you, Himusumi.”
“What’s that?”
Himusumi glared at me as if to say “read the air,” but I felt like saying, “You’re the one who needs to read the air.” However, if I pointed that out every time, it would just become a messy situation. So, I completely ignored his gaze and proceeded with our own business.
“We’re about to start the operation, and I’d like Ms. Kitamiya to join Mr. Kaido’s team.”
“In other words, you want her to join our party as a substitute. Time is running short, so make a quick decision. If not, I’m sorry to bother you, but you’ll have to evacuate outside the company.”
Honestly, Himusumi and Nanase were out of the question, but based on the brief experience I had with Kitamiya, I believed we could coordinate. That’s why I extended the offer for her to be a substitute. If Suella and I were to operate separately, it would inevitably reduce the firepower of Kaido’s team. Furthermore, we would lose a shield. We needed to compensate where we could. If the opportunity presented itself right in front of me, I would certainly seize it.
“Wait a minute! What about her!”
“She’s a member of your party, you say? Of course, I’m aware I’m intruding on your territory. That’s why I’m filing this request through the proper channels, not behind your back. At least, I’m following the rules.”
“I will report this to your assigned supervisor, Kaila Nostalfer, after the fact, but I will handle it, so it does not violate company regulations. This is an emergency situation, please refrain from making statements based on emotion.”
Although Himusumi briefly fell silent at our barrage of words, his expression showed no sign of agreement. Given how shrewd he had been, even though his expression didn’t falter, I could sense from his demeanor that he absolutely detested people barging into his domain uninvited.
“They say eyes speak louder than words,” and that saying was made for someone like him.
“Alright… I understand. I’ll join your party as a support member.”
“Karen!”
“Karen-chan!?”
“And since it’s convenient, please also handle my withdrawal from your party. I have no intention of returning.”
Her eyes, even as she spoke, seemed to shift their emotions like a kaleidoscope.
Women are creatures of observation.
Perhaps sensing Himusumi’s emotional fluctuations, or perhaps it was something she had perceived earlier, Kitamiya’s gaze toward Himusumi was devoid of emotion, as if her passion had cooled. Himusumi’s shout of protest, not doubt but a plea for restraint, or rather a reprimand, was swept away like wind through the changing atmosphere of anger to confusion.
“Hah! I’ll cooperate too! If that’s the case!”
“Gah!! You’re so annoying!! I already told you to leave me alone!!”
If that sound could be expressed with onomatopoeia, it would be “Gwon.” It appeared not by cutting through the wind, but by generating a friction that ground things down. Directed at Himusumi, who was weakly clinging on even further, Kitamiya launched a strike, using her entire body weight, which, while considered light based on her appearance, must have been tens of kilograms, combined with a perfectly executed rotation. I thought that without enhanced stats and the tension of the situation, even I might not have been able to follow it with my eyes and would have been hit. Looking at Himusumi floating in the air as if he were a stranger, that’s what I thought.
“A punch is no good, you know. A punch is.”
I thought he should have at least used an open palm if he was going to punch him in the face, but I didn’t say it. If I had, the strike that could have taken on the world might have backfired on me. Whether it was a theatrical effect or my eyes sensing danger and accelerating my brain, I don’t know if it appeared in slow motion, but it was like being shown a real-life example of how far a woman’s anger can be escalated.
“Ah, that felt good.”
Is she simply cheerful? Or perhaps she doesn’t hold grudges? After pouring all her anger into that one blow, Kitamiya’s expression was more refreshing than when she had been venting earlier. There was no trace of anger on her face. It wasn’t the kind of expression one would expect to see next to Himusumi, who was floating in the air like in a boxing manga, about to fall back into the ring. One might say it was his own fault, but as a fellow man, I couldn’t help but offer a silent prayer in my heart.
“Tou-kun!?”
“…So? Where do I go?”
Ignoring Nanase, who was rushing to Himusumi’s side after he collapsed, Kitamiya turned back to me. Seeing Himusumi, who should have been sturdier than a Self-Defense Force member due to his enhanced stats, reduced to that state, I instinctively took half a step back, but I managed to hold myself steady.
“Join up with Kaido and the others. Keiri-san is there too.”
“Understood. Keiri-san is the leader?”
“Yes. You’ll be our essential backliner for firepower. I’m counting on you.” I almost added “and also the frontliner,” but I held myself back.
“You understand. Well, I’ll repay this debt.”
That was probably referring to her stress relief from earlier in the day. Waving goodbye, she headed towards Kaido and the others.
“With that, our combat strength is at least assembled. But Memoria, you’ve brought back something incredible.”
“I brought her along as a Tester, thinking she could be of some help, but I didn’t expect it to turn out like this.”
“No, didn’t we discuss it earlier today?”
“Earlier today… Ah.”
“You’re noticing it now!?”
It was a bit exaggerated, but judging by the atmosphere, it seemed the information had just connected for her.
“Now, now, Jiro-san, Memoria didn’t bring her here with any malice.”
“That’s true. She can be of use, though her applications might be limited.”
“More accurately, it’s more correct to say her applications have been limited. I don’t think there’s anyone less useful than a man right after getting rejected.”
“You’re merciless.”
Their conversation made it questionable whether this was truly an emergency situation, but it was better than awkward tension.
“They will wait here and be assigned to defense. And then…”
Without needing to say “as planned,” they moved starting with Suella’s order.
It was past nine o’clock, in a corner of the company’s warehouse. As a faint light flashed for a moment, I pressed my back against the nearby wall, scanning my surroundings.
“Clear.”
I never thought I’d say a line like a special forces operative, but my body moved smoothly, similar to how it did during dungeon raids. My attire had changed from swimsuits to dive suits found at the facility. The Giant-made dive suits were adopted as equipment because they had blade-resistant properties, were durable enough to prevent injuries on rocky areas, and offered excellent insulation. My footwear had also been changed to a type of shoe that prevented slipping near water, making them easy to move in. Suella and Minami jointly deployed a silencing barrier to prevent the sound of rubber soles. Even so, in the slight sounds produced by the silencing barrier, a shadow that approached me stealthily, with eyes cast down for a moment, appeared next to me. It was Suella, dressed in the same attire as me, deploying a magic spell.
“No reactions detected in the surroundings. Let’s go.”
This was explained as a magic spell akin to a passive sonar that detects all beings within the company who possess magic power. It seems that even if magic power is concealed, it can be compensated for by differences in Level and stats. I nodded discreetly, trying to make as little noise as possible, and with me in the lead, the makeshift party members proceeded through the company building with only the minimum lighting, with Suella, who was using the detection magic, in the center.
“Stop.”
Just like in some spy movie, we navigated the interior, which I was familiar with, avoiding surveillance. However, our progress was smooth only up to a point. After leaving the warehouse and proceeding through the company building, we reached our first destination: our Party Room. Personnel were stationed at the entrance to monitor the connecting passage between the employee dormitory and the company building, as well as the dormitory itself. The manager’s room served as the guardhouse. A Dark Elf wearing armor had just come out of the room. Presu
“How many?”
“The distance is… I can’t say for sure, but at least four are confirmed.”
“They aren’t allies, are they?”
“No.”
They seemed to be using detection magic too, but with Suella and Minami working together, they hadn’t noticed us yet. The Dark Elf and the demon man occasionally mixed in casual conversation as they kept watch on their surroundings.
“A Dark Elf with a staff and a bare-handed demon, both wearing light armor. They’re likely expecting to be indoors.”
In modern times, they might be wearing clothing-like armor or protective armor, but the opponents were a fantasy legion. Their equipment was also fantasy.
But…
“This is convenient.”
“Having two people in the backline on guard certainly helps us, but what about traps?”
“Probably not. There are only a few reactions in the building, and no summoning circle reactions either.”
“Then what about that?”
“They’re probably using this employee dormitory as a temporary holding facility. There’s a place with a large number of reactions in one room.”
“In that case, it would be best to subdue them all at once.”
I cracked my neck with a pop.
“Minami, prepare a foothold.”
“Understood, gozaru.”
“Be careful.”
“Yeah.”
I shifted my focus from vigilance to combat readiness, sharpening my senses like polishing with an abrasive. The communication passage, designed with the landscape in mind, unexpectedly had many blind spots. Planted trees, flowerbed bricks, and the roof of the passage. While I couldn’t use the physical environment to create blind spots indefinitely, I could…
“Nn!?”
“What is it?! Mug!?”
Using free-running techniques, I had Minami create a foothold and launched a surprise attack from above. Magic-based surprise attacks are difficult against demons and Dark Elves. Due to their typically magic-focused races, they have a keen ability to sense magic power. Conversely, direct combat abilities are often neglected due to their racial characteristics. Suella had told me our stats were superior, but I hadn’t expected to incapacitate them so easily. I stopped the blood flow in the Dark Elf’s neck and laid him down beside the wall. The demon, being a naturally sturdy creature, received a merciless elbow strike to the nape of his neck, but I felt no crushing or cracking sensation. I checked to ensure they were unconscious, and they both were. I summoned them with hand signals and had them restrained.
“You’re quite skilled, Keiri-san.”
“Oh? Do you want me to tie you up too?”
“Leave that to Kaido.”
“Ehh? You’re going to do that to Kaido-kun? I might find you a little off-putting.”
“That’s slander!”
I passed Kaido Keiri’s joke about tying him up securely, and then quietly probed beyond the door. It’s strange. My job is supposed to be dungeon exploration, but this feels like a special forces infiltration mission. I, who had anticipated a free-for-all in the early stages, found myself wondering why things were going so smoothly. I briefly considered if it was a trap, but now that things had progressed this far, I had no choice but to press on.
“How is it, Suella? Did you find anything?”
“I’ve confirmed that the Testers and the executives of the Shopping Street are being held here. It seems they aren’t exchanging information about their affiliations telepathically, as expected.”
“They wouldn’t be that careless. If only I could tell something from their equipment.”
“They’re Dark Elves, but are they acquaintances?”
“Even if the species is few, it doesn’t mean they’re all acquaintances, you know?”
As Keiri and Suella exchanged words, Keiri was tying up the stunned guards. Suella, meanwhile, had her hands on the foreheads of the two restrained individuals, deploying magic. Telepathic calls, after all, have a type of magic for eavesdropping. The drawback is that the recipient must be within arm’s reach, and Suella, in addition to that, is obtaining information through forged communications. What’s coming in are regular reports and the patrol report from the Dark Elf who just left. Still, it’s invaluable to obtain information that we don’t have. Well, I can’t help but be impressed by Suella’s specs, handling detection, eavesdropping, and forgery simultaneously.
“Kaido, you keep standing guard. Suella, can you tell how many are inside?”
“Understood.”
“There are three people inside. Memoria, I can’t move my hands right now, could you handle it?”
“Two of them should be fine, but they might call for reinforcements?”
“Tell me their location. I’ll take care of one.”
“Then, Jiro, you charge in. I’ll take them out from the shadows while you do.”
Suella was unable to move her hands, and Kaido and the others were currently keeping watch on the surroundings. Keiri seemed to be trying to figure out which faction the opponents belonged to based on their equipment. Since she’s working hard, I should do the same. As I slowly grasped the doorknob without making a sound, Memoria sank into my shadow as if submerging in Tar. Once I confirmed she had completely entered, I slowly took two deep breaths. Although the soundproofing barrier should be preventing any sound from escaping outside, the desire to eliminate noise made my breathing quiet. Recalling the feeling of a beast infiltrating, rather than exploding with pent-up energy, I opened the door with a smooth motion.
“Hm? Gufu!?”
The entry, not as a diversion but naturally, as if an acquaintance had walked in, created a moment of hesitation in their reaction. In that split second, for me now, it was no difficult task to pounce and strike at their throat. I punched the throat of the Giant man, which would have been difficult for the petite Memoria, and as his head dropped, I delivered a knee strike to his head. However…
“They’re tough!!!”
As expected of a Giant with confidence in their durability, despite my merciless attacks to the throat and face, they still had consciousness. At this rate, if I tried to knock them out like before, they’d recover. Instinct whispered to me before logic could.
“Sinkkkkk!!!!”
I will perform the actions I absolutely shouldn’t do, relying on my intuition.
Even if I don’t lose consciousness, I’ll sandwich the giant’s stumbling face between the wall and the sole of my foot with a spinning kick aimed to neutralize him.
With a web-like crack in the glass window, I finally knocked the giant unconscious.
“Huh!?”
“It’s me.”
“…Memoria?”
Then, I instinctively throw a backfist towards the presence I just felt, but it’s easily stopped.
I don’t know when she appeared, but Memoria, who had already taken down the remaining two during our brief exchange, stood there.
“Don’t suddenly appear behind me.”
“There was a man who seemed about to attack you nearby.”
“…My apologies.”
“No, it was also troublesome for me.”
It might be the supernatural strength unique to vampires.
I pull my hand away, which was effortlessly stopped by the petite girl, Memoria.
As Memoria said, a demon with a dagger lay right behind me.
“Is he a Commander?”
“Yes, he noticed Jiro-san’s attack before anyone else.”
His equipment is good.
And while I can’t quite tell the demon’s age, his appearance suggests he’s quite old. This guy, if…
“Memoria, that wound.”
“? Ah, I took a knife bare-handed, so there’s no problem. It will heal immediately. If anything, I could heal faster if I drank your blood?”
Red droplets fall from Memoria’s arm to the floor. I don’t know if vampires are resistant to pain or if Memoria herself is just tough, but she leaves the cut as is.
She says she took it bare-handed and acts as if it’s nothing, but considering it pierced through a Giant’s custom diving suit, wasn’t she quite a skilled fighter?
“Don’t drink too much, okay?”
“… I was joking.”
“Well, I ended up two-timing in the heat of the moment, but my girlfriend protected me. If that can heal it, I’ll offer my body.”
“Then I will gladly accept. However, if that’s the case, please not on the neck, but here.”
“Understood.”
I shift the diving suit’s glove and turn my face to the location Memoria requested.
” “Ngh.” ”
I feel a prick, but there’s no pain.
“That was fast.”
“It’s an emergency. Besides, because your magic continues to circulate within your body, its quality is high, leading to rapid healing like this.”
“Is my blood a panacea?”
“For vampires, perhaps it is.”
In just a few seconds, I couldn’t tell how much blood she drank, but the deep gash on my arm healed rapidly.
“This is convenient.”
“Want to become a vampire?”
“Can I?”
“You’d start as a ghoul, though.”
“I’ll pass.”
Rather than finding it creepy, I feel more the convenience of being in a fantasy space like this.
It’s convenient, but I have no intention of becoming a mere mob in a zombie game, so I’ll decline Memoria’s offer.
“I’m going to get equipment from the Party Room.”
There’s a master key in the manager’s office.
I retrieve the key from the location Suella told me about and convey it to Memoria.
“Then I will restrain him.”
“Yeah, please do.”
I leave the room.
“This side is finished.”
“Yes. Then I…”
“Suella.”
“Y-yes.”
“I don’t want to prioritize. This way, we are equal.”
“Really, please consider the time and place. We must avoid reducing Memoria’s combat strength. I will clearly separate my public and private life.”
“I know, but this is my selfishness. I dislike relying on Suella’s kindness like this.”
Probably, or rather, knowing Suella, she was monitoring my actions with detection magic.
She might have intended to provide support if anything happened.
It wouldn’t be strange if all these actions were conveyed to her.
The slight stiffness in her voice when I left the room was likely due to that.
As much as I dislike myself, it’s a man’s nature to not want to displease Suella.
“Oh, showing off, are we? Do you even understand this is an emergency?”
“Well, please overlook it.”
“Let’s settle for one bottle.”
“You know, you could repay the favor for helping with my work right now.”
“Ah, did I poke the hornet’s nest? Fine, fine, I’ll let it slide.”
“Now, I’m going to get my gear.”
“Yes, Keiri will provide lookout. I will gather as much information as possible.”
“Yeah, don’t push yourself.”
Now, the real battle begins.
“You’re changing out of male clothing into your gear. Get ready in three minutes.”
“Roger.”
“Understood.”
“Minami, lend Kitamiya your clothes. You have spare equipment, don’t you?”
“I do.”
“Alright, once we’re done, it’s your turn. It’ll be for a little while, but I’m counting on you?”
“Understood!”
“Fine, just hurry up and finish.”
Tonight is going to be a long one.
Jiro Tanaka, 28 years old, single
Girlfriend: Suella Hendelberg
Memoria Tris
Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Full-time Employee) + Recruiter
Magic Aptitude: 8 (General Class)
Role: Warrior
Today’s Word
Overtime at night?
Just brute-forcing efficiency! (Desperation)
Yes, this is the first installment of the equipment retrieval arc for the protagonist team, who are engaged in conspicuous, special-forces-like dungeon attacks.
I decided on this development, thinking that if the company members’ equipment was sufficiently enhanced from the start, the difficulty might decrease.
Personally, it was a combat-heavy chapter after a long time. How did you like it?
As I mentioned at the beginning, the number of bookmark registrations reached 100, and I will continue to do my best.
Let’s create a dungeon that even a Hero can’t conquer!!
I will continue to make it exciting!!
